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With winds expected, Balloon Fiesta plans static display Thursday
Hot air balloons are inflated for a static display at Balloon Fiesta in 2019. The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning and Balloon Fiesta officials are planning a static display for Thursday, Oct. 12.
Balloon Fiesta officials are planning a static display Thursday morning as a cold front moving into Albuquerque is expected to bring unfavorable flying conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, winds are forecast at Balloon Fiesta Park. Fiesta officials said the special shapes and other hot air balloons are scheduled to put on a static display for guests to enjoy. A static display is when the balloons inflate but rather than take off, they remain tethered to the ground.
“If weather conditions are within appropriate limits, flying events will occur,” Balloon Fiesta officials said in a news release.
Flying conditions are determined during the pilot briefing ahead of each session, which is scheduled to take place at 6 a.m. Thursday.
Following the pilot briefing, session updates will be available.
Other activities around Balloon Fiesta Park are on schedule but may be updated based on weather conditions.
